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MOSAICS

In 2005 I visited the Vatican and notices large 'portraits' which lined the walls of Saint Peter's Basicilia. Upon closer scrutiny I realized these were not oil paintings as I assumed, but mosaics made with very tiny rocks and glass. I instantly knew that I wanted to use this technique but would use hand dyed cotton fabrics instead of glass.

The fabric was cut into 3/16" squares. With this small size, I was able to create details, contours and shadowing and still keep the art to a reasonable size. From the distance, I have created a painter's translation of the original photograph but as you approach the art work, you realize it is made of separate and distinct squares. ​
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DOUBLE EXPOSURE    Front and Back Sides   52" x 18"
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MAGNOLIA  35" x 35"
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NINE SQUARES IN FOUR  30" x 30"
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KNOT NUDE  24" x 12"
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JOHN'S HEAD   60" x 30"
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SORROW      68" x 45"
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AFTER THE MAGNOLIA     56" x 36"
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CIRCLE PACKING     48" x 48"     with details
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GRID    9" x 8"
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